‘You Look Like Their Sister’: Toni Braxton’s Youthful Appearance in Photo With Her Sons Shocks Fans

“Living legend” Toni Braxton is looking just as youthful and baby-faced as she did when she hit the music scene in the early ’90s.

The “Love Shoulda Brought You Home” singer has captivated audiences with her uniquely deep, sometimes raspy, but always feminine tone for years. But one thing that stands out, aside from Braxton’s talent, is the fact that her looks continue to defy her age.

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A photo posted to her Instagram shows the “Braxton Family Values” star looking like the older sister to her sons 16-year-old Diezel and 18-year-old Denim, whom she shares with ex-husband Keri Lewis of the band Mint Condition.

Fans quickly raved about her youthful appearance.

“Your a beautiful woman u are aging backwards and u got handsome sons”

“😍🔥❤️ lovely boys and your always slaying beautiful”

“Toni you look like their sister 😍😍”

Toni Braxton performing “Un-break My Heart” at the 2019 American Music Awards. (Photo: @tonibraxton/Instagram)

This isn’t the first time fans noticed how young she looks. At the November American Music Awards show, Braxton reminded millions of viewers she is the finest of fine wines when she graced the stage in a fitted white lace gown while performing her chart-topping song “Un-Break My Heart.”

Fans were both blown away by her flawless performance and her stunning appearance.

“You. Killed. It. Look just as gorgeous 25 years later!”

“Absolutely stunning 🔥🔥🔥”

“Haven’t aged one bit. Look and sounded like that fresh new it girl all over again. #StillGotIt ❤️”

Braxton, who is the oldest of her siblings, recently celebrated her 52nd birthday in October.

The singer, who has been engaged to rapper and co-founder of Cash Money Records Birdman since 2018, sparked rumors of their romance running its course with her New Year’s post.

Beneath a stunning photo of herself dressed in a red gown, she wrote, “Starting a new chapter isn’t always an easy choice..”

Rumors were further fueled after the singer posted that she had lost her $1 million engagement ring, although it was later alleged that an airline worker had stolen it along with other jewelry from the singer’s carry-on luggage.

To this day, both have remained tight-lipped about wedding plans.

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